National Rural Crime Network

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14 Apr 2020

The National Rural Crime Network – Coronavirus & Rural Communities

The National Rural Crime Network do not believe that there has been sufficent focus on the millions of people who live and work in rural Britain They are asking Ministers...

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02 Dec 2019

Rural domestic abuse in the spotlight

The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) has published a report noting that, on average, abuse lasts 25 per cent longer in rural locations, with victims half as likely to report...

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14 Oct 2019

Fairer police officer recruitment required for rural areas

The National Rural Crime Network have given their view on the Home Office announcement on police officer numbers for England and Wales. Julia Mulligan, Chair of the National Rural Crime Network...

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07 Oct 2019

Rural Crime Week of Action

Sunday 6th – Sunday 13th October The National Rural Crime Network is supporting the Rural Crime Week of Action being organised by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and forces across...

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12 Aug 2019

Drug crime in rural communities

Research from the BBC today shows drug crime is increasing in many small towns and villages even as it falls in urban areas National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) Chair Julia...

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22 Jul 2019

Domestic abuse in rural areas

The National Rural Crime Network has last week launched the results of an 18 month intensive research project on domestic abuse in rural areas, ‘Captive and Controlled’.  It revealed a...

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